Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.

Duncan Castles, writing in the Daily Record, claims that Jose Mourinho is looking to the France international after failing in a bid to prise Gareth Bale from Real Madrid.

The United manager remains keen to strengthen his side with a wide player, and Lemar would fit the bill from that point of view.

However, Arsenal have been repeatedly linked with a move for the Monaco man, and the Ligue 1 club could be attempting to stir up additional interest in order to force the Gunners into a bid.

Monaco have valued Lemar at €60m, and Castles reports that the 21-year-old is being monitored as a younger alternative to Ivan Perisic. Lemar would retain resale value and might command lower wages than his Inter Milan counterpart.

He netted 14 times and assisted a further 17 goals in all competitions last term as part of Monaco's exciting young side that thrilled fans in the French league and Champions League.